The Northern Territory Government has flagged $380 million for the state’s Power and Water Corporation’s in the territory’s Budget.

 

“In Budget 2012 the Territory Government is rolling out more than $294 million to upgrade and deliver new power, water and sewerage infrastructure, as part of a five year, $1.8b capital and maintenance program,” Minister for Essential Services Rob Knight said.

 

The Territory Budget also delivers $38 million in capital and repairs and maintenance for the Indigenous Essential Services program, which services 73 remote communities. This includes, $7 million to upgrade the supply of water to Lajamanu, Maningrida and Ntaria.